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3.00 Credits
This course immerses the doctoral student in the conceptual underpinnings of leadership and organizational theory to support the leader's role in improving organizational and system-level outcomes. Students will develop a deeper understanding of organizational dynamics and culture change at all levels of nursing practice and policy. The course will build upon the American Organization of Nurse Executive (AONE) Competency domains to define the role of professional nursing and to develop strategies to influence and transform healthcare systems. Systems thinking will be discussed as a key strategy to improve performance and lead change.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores models, concepts, and processes to enhance care quality and patient safety in healthcare organizations. Concepts and principles of systems analysis, stakeholder theory, and complexity science will be discussed to describe and evaluate contemporary healthcare organizations' approaches to nursing issues. Various methods used in outcomes management and their application in healthcare organizations will be analyzed. Through the use of case studies, students will analyze a variety of scenarios and incorporate appropriate methods, measurement tools, and data elements to improve quality and safety and make a business case for system-level changes to improve outcomes.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first of three clinical immersion experiences that provide the student with the opportunity to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills obtained during the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum. In this course, students will identify a real-world practice problem/issue that will serve as the basis for their entire clinical immersion experience. The course supports student creation of an executive summary, problem statement, evidence-based literature review, and the development of a preliminary, clinical immersion project proposal. The Practicum element of this course will reflect the foundation for project development focusing on improving practice.
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3.00 Credits
This is the second of the three clinical immersion experiences that provide the student with the ongoing opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and apply knowledge and skills obtained during the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum. Prior to entry into Scholarly Immersion II, students will finalize the evidence-based, practice change project proposal and submit the proposal to a designated committee for review, revision, and approval. The course will focus on the implementation of the approved DNP practice change project in a selected healthcare practice setting. The Practicum element of this course will reflect the integration of project development.
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3.00 Credits
This is the culminating component of the clinical immersion course sequence that provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills obtained during the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum. In this final clinical immersion experience, students will focus on the evaluation of the evidence-based practice change and on the impact the DNP change project had on the selected population. Students will develop a plan for dissemination of the project outcomes. The Practicum element of this course will reflect the change element of project development.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give adult educators a theoretical base and practical orientation to the culture of online learning as well as tools and concepts to use in creating and teaching online courses. The course emphasizes a variety of readings, individual student work, and a class discussion of online learning accompanied by practical experience in designing an online course. Because of the theory-base and instructional approach used in this course, participation by every student is crucial so that students can both learn and support each other in their learning process.
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3.00 Credits
One of the few things that almost all agree on is that technology is changing rapidly. How can teachers and learners keep up? This course takes the prudent track of discussing technology in the broader context of how to make decisions, solve problems, and learn/teach technological skills.
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3.00 Credits
How is instructional design for online learning different from instructional design for other modes of delivering instruction? This course provides critical discussion of and practice in the ideas and practices that enhance quality in online learning and is designed for teachers who wish to develop effective online courses. Through readings and course discussions, students will gather and evaluate instructional material appropriate for online teaching and apply good instructional design principles to online teaching situations. Students will explore specific issues related to online courses and will plan, implement, and evaluate strategies that present the material to promote student learning in the courses.
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3.00 Credits
The technology enabling online learning allows communication and interaction between student and texts, student and teacher, and student and other students. This course considers the theoretical aspects of communication and interactivity and the practical skills of facilitating online discussions and online interactions. With the advent of web 2.0, the interactive web, there are new ways of communicating with students. Some are appropriate for an online class, some are not. This course will examine communication in light of new developments, keeping in mind that all courses must conform to solid pedagogical principles. Students will also be working to develop a ""philosophy of online teaching"" statement that is often required when applying for an online teaching position.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a comprehensive, integrative, and practical focus on leadership and management. It is based upon a framework that analyzes leadership and management at different levels: individual leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership. The course presents leadership and management theories/concepts that have emerged over the past several decades. In addition, students will survey contemporary perspectives on ethics, networking, coaching, organizational culture, diversity, learning organizations, strategic leadership, and crisis leadership. Special attention will be paid on examining the role that leaders play in identifying and implementing change in organizations.
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